Infant Baptism Ralph and Emily Davis present their son, Roy Wyatt Davis, to be baptized at the 11:00AM Service to-

day. Wyatt’s paternal grandparents are Wendell & Phyllis Davis. His maternal grandparents are John

& Mary Long. Wyatt has a proud big sister, Lizzie.

Altar Flowers The flowers are placed on the altar to the Glory of God

and in loving memory of Marty Howell. The flowers are given by Connie, Dale, Robby, & John Thrift.

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

February 21, 2010 9:00 Service of Worship

First Sunday in Lent

WELCOME – ANNOUNCEMENTS I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God.

I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood

Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,

For I’m part of the family, the Family of God.

PRELUDE As the prelude begins we honor the offerings of our musicians as we

prepare our hearts and minds for worship with our prayerful silence.

HYMN OF PRAISE “My Hope Is Built” # 138

MORNING PRAYER/THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as

we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from

evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

HYMN OF DEDICATION “Rock Of Ages” # 76

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Please Pass Pew Registration Booklets) Offertory Anthem

Doxology

SCRIPTURE Numbers 20:1-13

SERMON “Sticks And Stones” Dr. R. Allen Stewart Senior Pastor

HYMN OF INVITATION “Jesus, Savior Pilot Me” # 71

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

February 21, 2010 11:00 Service of Worship

First Sunday in Lent

WELCOME – ANNOUNCEMENTS

I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God. I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood

Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the Family of God.

MOMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES As the prelude begins we honor the offerings of our musicians as we

prepare our hearts and minds for worship with our prayerful silence.

INFANT BAPTISM Roy Wyatt Davis

Son of Ralph & Emily Davis

HYMN OF PRAISE “My Hope Is Built” # 368

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His

only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suf-

fered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the

dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;

from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the

holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of

the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now,

and ever shall be, world without end. Amen! Amen!

MORNING PRAYER/THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as

we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from

evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

HYMN OF DEDICATION “Rock Of Ages” # 361

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Please Pass Pew Registration Booklets) Offertory Anthem “Ancient Words”

DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him

above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

February 21, 2010

Hartwell First United Methodist Church

200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643

www.hartwellfumc.com 706-376-3164

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH A Ministry of Christ caring for people through people.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2

Christian Sympathy

We extend our sincere Christian love and sympathy to Carol & John Milner &

family in the death of her mother, Mary Carpenter.

“First Look” If you’re interested in church membership or just knowing more about our church, with no

pressure about joining, First Look” is for you. It’s a three week session that meets on Sunday

mornings. Call or email Reverend Tom Atkins to sign up. 404-709-2184 / tom@tomatkins.org

SCRIPTURE Numbers 20:1-13

SERMON “Sticks And Stones!” Dr. R. Allen Stewart Senior Pastor

HYMN OF INVITATION “Stand By Me” # 512

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Our Prayer Ministry

“The Mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, & called the earth from the

rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.” Psalm 50:1

Extended Prayer Needs: James Herring, Derek Hutchinson, Mary Chapman, Annie Baetschy, Unspo-ken Request, People of Haiti

Other Prayer Needs: Evelyn Gresham—Mother of Sandra Story; Hughlon Carter—Father of Kym Douglas; Michael Gale (Iraq)—Son of Charlie Gale; Wanda Cook—Sister of Gloria Robison; Bill Brown—Brother of Greg Brown; Kevin Lauriault—Uncle of Zachary Tellano; Morgan James—Niece of Alisa Carey; Dr. John Lee—Relative of Jennifer O’Barr; Don Long—Grandfather of Lynn Floyd; Valera Douglas—Relative of Larry Douglas

Brown Convalescent Ctr—Helen Thornton Hart Care - Henrietta Roper, Elinor Bond, Lois David, Randolph Daniel Hartwell Health Care Ctr—Gladys Woody Lake Point - Willie Burns, Joe Seawright, Hazel Newberry, Elizabeth Vickery Gables - Helen Leonard Brighton Gardens - Kathryn Frye Homebound- Randy Scott, Charlotte Teasley, Jim Condict, Eva Stamey, Stan Shaw, Maryleene Bas-

inger, Mary Cunningham, Bill Marsh, Alma Brown Church Family in Military - James Hicks (Iraq); Ben Dewitt—Son of Lynne Adams; Kyle Bucksot;

Keith David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Chris David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Jimmy Condict—Grandson of Jean & Jim Condict; Karl Lindquist—Son of Bob & Norma Lindquist; Trav George—Grandson of Travis George; Josh Black—Brother of Joel Black; Caitlin Whittington—Granddaughter of Dottie & Earl Sisson; Tom Eberhardt (Iraq)—Grandson of Mary Chapman; Tom Sylvia(Afg.)—Nephew of Cindy Pace

Numbers 20:1-13 1The Israelites, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the

people stayed in Kadesh. Miriam died there, and was buried there. 2Now there was no water for the

congregation; so they gathered together against Moses and against Aaron. 3The people quarrelled

with Moses and said, ‘Would that we had died when our kindred died before the LORD! 4Why have

you brought the assembly of the LORD into this wilderness for us and our livestock to die here? 5Why have you brought us up out of Egypt, to bring us to this wretched place? It is no place for

grain, or figs, or vines, or pomegranates; and there is no water to drink.’ 6Then Moses and Aaron

went away from the assembly to the entrance of the tent of meeting; they fell on their faces, and the

glory of the LORD appeared to them. 7The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 8Take the staff, and assem-

ble the congregation, you and your brother Aaron, and command the rock before their eyes to yield

its water. Thus you shall bring water out of the rock for them; thus you shall provide drink for the

congregation and their livestock. 9So Moses took the staff from before the LORD, as he had com-

manded him. 10Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said to

them, ‘Listen, you rebels, shall we bring water for

you out of this rock?’ 11Then Moses lifted up his

hand and struck the rock twice with his staff; water

came out abundantly, and the congregation and their

livestock drank. 12But the LORD said to Moses and

Aaron, ‘Because you did not trust in me, to show my

holiness before the eyes of the Israelites, therefore

you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I

have given them.’ 13These are the waters of Meribah,

where the people of Israel quarrelled with the LORD,

and by which he showed his holiness.

YAM

Will meet on Thursday,

February 25th 6:30pm in the Gym

Come and bring a friend!

Attention Young Adults….You are being honored by Habitat on March 13th by

the Bike & Build group. We will be partnering with a group from Clemson to

work on the house. Supplies are being purchased with the money from the

grant awarded to us. Please come out and help us on Saturday, March 13th.

Young Adult Ministries

Family Night Supper

will begin at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Menu this week will be: Chili & Baked Potato

Please sign up on the Orange FNS Reservation Cards available in the pews in the Sanctuary or on the tables in the back of the Fellowship Hall. You may call the church office or email us using the form on the HFUMC website. This week we will begin our Lenten Devotional Study. Our

Church family is “Reading Through the Bible” together.

Each Wednesday night during Lent, Dr. R. Allen Stewart

will take the reading of the day and tie it into the Lenten

season. He has done a study guide that has the Bible

reading and reflective questions for each Wednesday

night. The guides are on the back tables in the Sanctuary

and Fellowship Hall. As we prepare our hearts and minds

for the celebration of the sacrifice made by our Lord,

Jesus Christ, may we take time to honor Him by attending

this study, through fellowship and reflection with our

Church family.

***UMCOR HAITI RELIEF*** If you wish to make a donation to the UMCOR Relief fund for Haiti, please make your check to

HFUMC. Be sure to mark For: Haiti. 100% of the donations to UMCOR will go directly to the people

of Haiti.

Also, you can donate unused sky miles to UMCOR.

The Flower Calendar for 2010 is in 2nd floor of the Education Building.

Don’t forget to sign up for your special day.

New Bible Study - The Book of Daniel - Joyful Sunday School Class

The Joyful Sunday School Class will begin a new study on Daniel starting February

21st at 10:00am. If you have been thinking of participating in a small group or

wanting to spend more time in the Word, this is a perfect time to “wade in the wa-

ter.” Daniel is relative to our life in the world today, and whatever your experience in

studying the Word, this study is designed to meet you where you are. Seek and you

shall find. The Joyful Class meets downstairs of the education building, on the

street side. Teacher: Brenda Uhler

New Ladies Bible Study

The Tuesday Ladies Bible Study Classes will begin a new study on March 16th. The new study is based on the book by Brian Zahns called “What To Do

on the Worst Day Of Your Life.” This study will be lead by Lillian Wysong and meets in the church library on Tuesdays from 10am-Noon or 6-8pm. If you would like to attend and to order a book, please contact Lillian at 376-3220.

Preschool Registration We are now accepting registration for 2, 3 & 4 year-olds for the 2010-2011 school year. Contact Allyson Morris at (706)376-3166 to register or for more in-formation.

CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS

In 2009, our church collected 1700 Campbell Soup Label Bar Codes!

We collected 1600 at 1 point credit each and 100 at 5 points credit.

That’s Fantastic! These were sent to Murphy Harpist Children’s Center to help purchase new computers. Let’s collect

even more in 2010. They can be turned in at the back of the Sanctuary or in the church Office.

Thanks for caring and for sharing!

Hartwell First United Methodist Church

Lenten Devotional Guide

2010

Lenten Lunch Lifts begin this Wednesday The first of the Lenten Lunch Lifts will be held this Wednesday at 12 Noon in the HFUMC Fellowship Hall. The lunch will be sandwiches, chips and des-serts provided by the ladies in our church. The music will be provided by First Baptist Church and the speaker will be Dr. Steve Williams. Please try to take your lunch hour during this time and join us for fellowship with our community and in preparing for the Easter to come.

www.standministries.org

Jesus & Juice

Tuesday’s 7:15 at McDonalds

FISH Club

Wednesday’s 7:30 at MS

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Volunteers for the Week

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Kelley Mize NURSERY: Carole Acosta, Terrie Skelton ACOLYTES: William Smith, Sarah Ann Skelton

USHERS: Randy Daniel, Dale Thrift, Robby Thrift, Terry Walker CARE GROUP: #3 Sara & Allen Lesseur, Mary & Jim Huggins, Bob & Dixie Lewis

Attendance Last Week

9:00 Worship 96 10:00 Contemporary 126 11:00 Worship 162 Sunday Classes 143 Discipleship and Small Group 67

UNIFIED BUDGET 2/14 To Date

Received $ 7,264 $80,834 Windows of Opportunity 2010 Receipts: $ 8,223 Needed Weekly $13,149 $92,043 Loan Amount to Date $1,373,844

Opportunities for Worship and Service

Monday, February 22 Tuesday, February 23

5:00pm Ladies Bible Study-Lynne Glasco’s Home 10am/6pm Ladies Bible Study-Library Wednesday, February 24 5:30pm Administrative Counsel-CGR 9:30am Pre School Chapel-Lynne Thursday, February 25 10:00am Staff Meeting-Library 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group-Green Bean 12 Noon Lenten Lunch Lift-FH 8:00am Men’s Prayer Group- Green Bean 1:00pm Prayer Group-Library 9:00am Disciple-Library 4:30pm Children’s Bible Study-AR 6:30pm YAM-Gym 5:30pm Family Night Supper 6:00pm Program/Children-Youth Activities 7:00pm Choir Practice

WORSHIP TIMES Nursery provided for all services

9:00-9:45am Early Worship - Sanctuary

10:00-10:45am Contemporary - FH

11:00am-12:00pm Traditional Worship - Sanctuary

10:00am Sunday School / 11:00am Sunday School

5:00-7:00pm Disciple 2 - Assembly Room 5:00-7:00pm Experiencing God - CGR

SCREAM Retreat - We need your help… Some of our kids are selling Chick-Fil-A coupons to pay their way to

SCREAM. Coupons are $10 - you get your money back in food plus a

chance to win a 2010 Mustang convertible. If you would like to purchase a

ticket, please see one of the following kids or come by the church office.

Gabrielle Garringer, Gloria Haywood, Nicholas Hetchel, Rachel Tellano,

Trevor Ayers, Tyler Dalton, or Zachary Tellano.

Wednesday Night Wild

If you are 3-years through 5th grade, join us

from 6-7 for TONS of fun. We will finish our

unit on “Jesus in the Temple” this week.

PARTY - next week, March 3rd will be our

special party - games, FUN, music, FUN,

more games, MORE FUN, and snacks.

An Ordained Pastor, Teen Evangelist, Counselor, and Author from Nashville, Tennessee, Jeffrey Dean is also the founder of Jeffrey Dean Ministries, whose mission is "to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ

to teenagers and their families, and to engage, em-

power and equip followers of Jesus Christ to pursue a

committed relationship with Him." Plugged-in Parenting Seminar

Feb 23rd 7pm at Cateechee Golf Club Diverge Youth Event 6-12 grades

Feb 24th 6-8 Hart County Fine Arts Building

Wednesday Night

Feb 24th Diverge 6-8

HFUMC STAFF (706) 376-3164

DR. R. ALLEN STEWART Senior Pastor REV. TROY AYERS Minister of Adult astewart@hartwellfumc.com Extension 12 ayersetching@yahoo.com Extension 17

LYNNE GLASCO Director of Music and Education JEREMY GREEN Director of Youth lgdigww@yahoo.com Extension 18 jgreen@hartwellfumc.com Extension 15

MARCIE GARRINGER Director of Children SHEILA FOWLER Financial Administrator mjgarringer@comcast.net Extension 14 sfowler@hartwellfumc.com Extension 11

JEFF GARNER Facilities Director ALLYSON MORRIS Director of Preschool jeffgarnerfumc@yahoo.com Extension 24 706 376-3166

FRAN HEARD Pianist BRUCE HERRING Organist

DELL SKELTON Office Staff DEBBIE THORNTON Office Staff dellskelton1@yahoo.com Extension 10 Extension 10

SYBIL CLEM Director of Senior Adults LAURIE FOSTER & VICKIE ADAMS Nursery Workers

JOSH BAILEY Contemporary Worship JOHN MILNER Door Keeper

CINDY PACE—Web Host pace@hartwellfumc.com RON LEVERETTE Custodian

REV. TOM ATKINS Evangelist in Residence - Tom@TomAtkins.org

Vacation Bible School

June 4th - 6th

4 years - 5th grade

Mark your calendars & make plans to join us as

we set sail on a “High Seas Expedition!”

Next Week